Pretrial Services Specialist -SHIFT -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of its reorganization effective August 1, 2026, the Office of Statewide Programs will have an opening for a Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT. This position is located in Fayette County. This position will be assigned to a second, third, weekend, or rotating shift and will receive a ten percent (10%) salary increase pursuant to Section 4 of the KCOJ Pay Practices. The Pretrial Services Specialist-SHIFT reviews all arrested individuals to determine eligibility for pretrial release. This includes reviewing charges, conducting interviews, performing background checks, and making pre-arraignment release recommendations or consulting with a judge when necessary. This position also tracks cases through the court process and monitors individuals placed under supervision.

Requirements

Associates Degree
At least two (2) years’ experience working with or within criminal justice, judicial and/or legal systems
Must be able to pass FBI clearance and obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification within the first 60 days of employment, and every year thereafter.
Must be able to work in the jail or detention center of the county or counties in which assigned.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial interview of defendant within 24 hours of jail booking, to include receiving arresting documents, performing defendant interviews, and contacting judges for bond information.
Review defendant’s case history and risk assessment scores to determine the defendant’s eligibility for Pretrial Administrative Release and to make recommendations to trial courts for pretrial release with supervision and diversion.
Supervise defendants on Monitored Release through check-in’s and being present for drug testing.
Monitor adherence to court-ordered programs and community provider requirements.
Submit detailed written reports to the appropriate entities.
Complete quality assurance reports to maintain state statistics for Pretrial defendants. To include investigating issues and working with different stakeholders to obtain necessary information/data.
Facilitate relationships with community stakeholders: Establish and/or maintain relationships with treatment centers, testing agencies and community resources necessary for supervision programs.
Attend court and communicate with judges during pretrial misdemeanor diversion/deferred prosecution’s.
Prepare affidavits of indigency for the courts.
Enter data into the Pretrial Release Management (PRIM) System.
Travel to counties regularly to conduct and attend meetings, trainings, summits and workshops.
Other duties as assigned.